Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Defence
- Employment and Training
- Health
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Pensions
- Science and Technology
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Lead/participate in a HRSDC funded project to develop a common curriculum for internationally educated occupational therapists wishing to work in Canada
- Meet with government officials relating to the role of occupational therapy rehabilitation in the criminal justice system/Correctional Service Canada
Policies or Program
- Address issues regarding the approval process with the Non-Insured Health Benefits program for assistive technology prescribed by occupational therapists (e.g. wheelchairs, orthotics)
- Meet with government officials relating to the health and safety of older adults
- Meet with government officials to discuss access to occupational therapy services for select populations (e.g. veterans, armed forces, civil service)
- Monitor work related to Health Human Resources (HHR)
- Promote funding for occupational therapy research
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
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Face-to-face meetings with elected officials
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Members of the House of Commons
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National Defence (DND)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)
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Public Service Staff Relations Board (PSSRB)
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Senate of Canada
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists is a national professional organization that provides membership services, resources, standards and advocacy for the occupational therapy profession in Canada.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
CLAUDIA VON ZWECK,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Individual member; Life/Honorary member; Associate member; Student member; and Affiliate members (organizations with similar objects to CAOT)
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2013-03-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
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$463,888.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
CTTC Building, Suite 3400
1125 Colonel By Dr.
Ottawa, ON K1S 5R1
Canada
Telephone number:
613-523-2268
Fax number:
613-523-2552
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Janet Craik,
Director of Professional Practice |
No public offices held
- Paulette Guitard,
President |
No public offices held
- Julie Lapointe,
Research Analyst |
No public offices held
- Kate Rexe,
Public Policy Officer |
No public offices held
- Elizabeth Steggles,
Professional Affairs Executive |
No public offices held
- Claudia von Zweck,
Executive Director |
No public offices held